The bilateral meeting took place on the sidelines of the Special ASEAN - China Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and the 6th Lancang - Mekong Cooperation Foreign Ministers’ Meeting.
The two ministers noted with satisfaction that their countries’ relations have sustained the development trend amid the pandemic.
They agreed to increase coordination in border management and prevention of illegal border crossings, while facilitating cross-border trading.
During the meeting, Minister Son thanked and asked Cambodia to continue resolving the legal status for the people of Vietnamese origin. He asked the Cambodia's competent agencies to ensure the interests and welfare for them during implementing socio-economic development policies.
In response, Deputy PM and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn affirmed that the Cambodian Government will continue paying attention to and create favourable conditions for Vietnamese students and businesses, along with the people of Vietnamese origin, in the country.
Talking about regional and international issues of mutual concern, the ministers agreed to reinforce ties at multilateral forums and join other member countries in maintaining ASEAN’s solidarity and strengthening the bloc’s centrality so as to effectively respond to common challenges.
